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Jeanette Hägglund
{K:59855} 2/4/2006
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V ery skillfull Michael, thanks for your description, i have to try my self. :)
Jeanette
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Michael Kanemoto
{K:22115} 2/4/2006
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Jeanette:
In the original, the sky was blown out to a total white. In Photoshop, I used quick mask to paint in a mask around all the white sky, then in the normal mode, selected inverse to select the sky.
I used the sample tool to sample the exact colors of the reflection, the lightest and the darkest. I then used the gradient fill tool to create a gradient fill to replace the white.
After all that I used levels and saturation adjustment to try to match the tones.
The last thing was to apply an add noise filter to make the sky appear with the same amount of noise as the original photograph.
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Jeanette Hägglund
{K:59855} 2/3/2006
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I´m impressed of your reconsrtucted sky Michael. Thats something i would like to learn. Tell me how you did!
I like colours and this red rock against the blue sky and water is the best for me. Wonderful low angle shooting and the kiss of the rocks comes from a superb composition.
Jeanette
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jude .
{K:14625} 2/3/2006
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Hi Michael...I definitely prefer the b&w version over the color, but that sky does bother a bit. In the b&w version, it looks even more out of place, as tho' it were dropped in in a PS layer, then the cliffs given a cast shadow. I doubt that's what you did; just saying it's how it hits me.
Still, even with that, the b&w version is gorgeous...as Ina notes, it's loaded with atmosphere the color version doesn't have.
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Tom Gessner
{K:2030} 2/3/2006
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This is an absoluttly good shot - very good the reflection in the water . this is a perfect composition and you were at the right time on the right place - very good shot.
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Alejandra Figueroa
{K:849} 2/3/2006
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Hi Michael: I like this shot a lot. What makes this interesting is that you have 3 different perspectives, the real opening of the canyon,its reflection and the direction of the river. Very nice.
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Michael Kanemoto
{K:22115} 2/2/2006
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Ina:
Thanks for looking at both versions. Even after the conversion to B+W I had to make additional adjustments with contrast to really pop out the textures.
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Ina Nicolae
{K:44481} 2/2/2006
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Michael, I like both images better in B & W. They have a "mood" that is not present in color, for lack of a better word. In B & W they speak more to the mind than to the eye.
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Greg Bokan
{K:1514} 2/2/2006
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beautiful capture. love the composition, it does look rather dramatic in B&W!!! good eye Michael!!
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Michael Kanemoto
{K:22115} 2/2/2006
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Just for you - this shot in B+W.
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Ina Nicolae
{K:44481} 2/2/2006
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Michael, stunning image and composition. The reflection is beautiful. I agree with Jim re: the sky gradient. I like it very much as an image, I guess it depends how you look at it. Do you want a realistic record of the place and time (a documentary picture), or do you want the best image you can extract from it, taking artistic licence? That's what it comes to, in the end, IMO.
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jacques brisebois
{K:73883} 2/2/2006
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wonderful composition and reflection. Very well PS work.
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Michael Kanemoto
{K:22115} 2/2/2006
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Hey Jim:
I think I see where the tonality is off. I'm going to have to go back in a pull off a redo with some really subtle changes. Thanks for the feedback, I want these shots to be flawless and your input will help get them there.
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Michael Kanemoto
{K:22115} 2/2/2006
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kiarang:
Thanks. Based on feedback, this appears to be one of the strongest shots I took in Texas. Especially when photographer with strong portfolios like you come along and drop the positive vibes.
Thanks.
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Kiarang Alaei
{K:49415} 2/2/2006
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Such an interesting pattern you have imagined with the reflection and symmetery. bravo Michael!
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Jason Mckeown
{K:22200} 2/2/2006
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beautiful colours and a great reflection, well done
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Gregory McLemore
{K:35129} 2/2/2006
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Fabulous display.
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H H
{K:-67} 2/2/2006
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wow!
no comment!
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José Vasconcelos Dias
{K:9341} 2/2/2006
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Nice composition and good colors! Beautifull landscape! Congrats
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Ali Abu Ali
{K:855} 2/2/2006
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Great shot, I love it
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Ozgur Ipek
{K:1922} 2/2/2006
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Hi Michael, beautiful place, nice shot, best regards...
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Mattia L.
{K:7625} 2/2/2006
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I quote Jim, but the composition and reflections are beautiful!
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Michael Kanemoto
{K:22115} 2/2/2006
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Thanks Jim.
What else is out of place?
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André Bermak
{K:14443} 2/2/2006
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Excelente composição, reflexo e perspectiva!!!!
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Jim Goldstein
{K:21230} 2/2/2006
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This is a beautiful scene, but the sky just doesn't match the lighting of the canyon. Try changing the opacity, direction of the gradient and combining color layers to create a more realistic looking sky. It may take a little trial and error, but you'll find the right combination.
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